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The public value of the humanities

Why should governments invest public money funding research into ancient Greek tragedy or philosophical conundrums? Does such research deliver 'value for money' and 'public benefit'? In this book a group of distinguished humanities researchers reflect on the public value of their discipline, using particular research projects as case-studies.Read more...

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This book provides a top notch tutorial on the current states of humanities research in the UK. Times Higher Education Supplement (March 24, 2011) ...a wonderful new edited collection on The Public Value of the Humanities, which presents an informative, thought-provoking and ultimately robust defence of humanities research. The book is essential reading for public, policy-maker, practitioner and academic alike and should contribute to moving discussions beyond the rather cliched assumptions surrounding much contemporary discourse over public funding for humanities research. LSE Politics BlogRead more...